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Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself Kindle Edition

by Judy Blume (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 571 ratings
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When Sally’s family moves to Miami Beach for the winter of 1947, she is excited and nervous at the same time. What will school be like in Florida? Will she make any friends? Will she fit in so far away from home?

Miami Beach has so many things to worry and wonder about, Sally is in for one unforgettable winter!
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    9 - 12 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    385 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    560L
  6. Publisher
    Delacorte Press
  7. Publication date
    March 21, 2012
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  10. Enhanced typesetting
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  11. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  12. ISBN-13
    978-0440482536
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Who do you tell when you're certain that Hitler is alive, retired, and living in Miami Beach?

It's 1947, and Sally J. Freedman full of wild ideas. She's got her eye on handsome Peter Hornstein, the Latin lover of her dreams...on hold Mr. Zavodsky, who looks suspiciously like Hitler in disguise...and on her father, who Sally misses terribly. There are so many things to worry and wonder about. But whatever happens, Sally's school year in Miami Beach will certainly be exciting--and absolutely unforgetable.

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When Sally?s family moves to Miami Beach for the winter of 1947, she is excited and nervous at the same time. What will school be like in Florida? Will she make any friends? Will she fit in so far away from home?

Miami Beach has so many things to worry and wonder about, Sally is in for one unforgettable winter!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007I5QO0K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delacorte Press (March 21, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 21, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4013 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 385 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 571 ratings

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Judy Blume

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Judy Blume spent her childhood in Elizabeth, NJ, making up stories inside her head. She has spent her adult years in many places, doing the same thing, only now she writes her stories down on paper. Adults as well as children will recognize such Blume titles as: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Superfudge; Blubber; Just As Long As We're Together; and Forever. She has also written the best-selling novels Wifey; Smart Women; and, Summer Sisters. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into twenty-six languages.

She receives thousands of letters each month from readers of all ages who share their feelings and

concerns with her.

Judy received a B.S. in education from New York University in 1961, which named her a Distinguished Alumna in 1996, the same year that American Library Association honored her with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement. She has won more than ninety awards, none more important than those coming directly from her youngest readers.

She serves on the boards of the Author's Guild, currently as Vice President; the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, where she sponsors an award for contemporary fiction; and the National Coalition Against Censorship, working to protect intellectual freedom. In Spring 2002, Judy was a spokesperson for the Cheerios "A Book for Every Child" literacy campaign which benefited Reading is Fundamental, America's largest literacy organization. She is also the founder and trustee of The Kids Fund, a charitable and educational foundation.

Judy's first book in the Fudge series, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, was published in 1972. She is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with the publication of Double Fudge. Just as generations of fans have loved the Fudge books, generations of Judy's family have inspired them. Thirty years ago, Fudge was inspired by her son, Larry, and now Double Fudge was written at the request of her grandson, Elliot.

Judy lives on islands up and down the East Coast with her husband George Cooper. They have three grown children and one grandchild.

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Kathryn G Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Ahh Judy Blume!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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Purchased this (and 2 other) age appropriate Judy Blume book for my soon to be 10 granddaughter. Her mom age 33 read it when she was 10 and her Mamma (that's me!) age 59 also read it at age 10! This and her other books are classics and all 3 of us love them!
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Floridagirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived on time
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022
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Book arrived on time. You could tell it was used, but still In decent shape. I bought this for my daughter. I read Judy Blume as a child and love being able to share her books with my kids. This by far is not my favorite Blume book, but still not a bad read.
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Sequoya Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars To The Inner Child Within Us All
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017
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"Some things never change..."
That's true because we all have an inner child within ourself that we never forget. Some of us suppress it or try to bury it, but Judy Blume treasured it and brought it to life with Sally and her family, who this story is based on. She wrote the most autobiographical book about herself. And she included her reality of History that was very taboo to discuss in front of children back then, such as World War 2 and subtle racism. About early adolescent crushes and curiosity of growing up. Back then, adults skidded around the truth...but young Sally always found it out, in very hilarious responses that only a ten-year-old could possibly make. She is innocent but also knowing. She is also that inner child within all of us.
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Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars memory lane
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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I just needed a little stroll… and it’s hot as h$ll out side, so I thought a trip to 1948 Miami would be fun.
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Cathy Salustri
5.0 out of 5 stars Still as great as it was when I first read it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020
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I picked this book for a Florida-centric book club I run, and I hadn’t read it in 40 years. What a treasure Judy Blume is, and this book is heartfelt and touching.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, exiting, imaginative
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
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I give this book a five star rating becuz it is such a fun and imaginative book about a 10 year old. I think anyone in between the ages 10-14 would enjoy this book. It is a life about a girl named Sally J. Freedman who lives a life full of boys, friends, and a wild imagination in Miami Florida. It is after World War II and has a lot of imagination gone wrong and too wild that makes it absolutely hilarious time after time again.
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EmoGee
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific and nostalgic read, still a winner
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2015
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I read this book when I was Sally's age, probably ten times. I'm 32 years old now and had an inkling to revisit Sally's curious, poignant, and hilarious lens of the world, inscribed so tightly in her family and friendships, but speaking into a deeper awareness of the unknown, and what children do when confronted with a terror they never really catch a glimpse of. What I've discovered, 22 years after my initial obsession with Sally J. is exactly the same as it was so long ago. This book was and remains a soothing embrace of the fears and triumphs we encounter in life, as children who are never certain they've really reached adulthood.
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L Raines
5.0 out of 5 stars As wonderful as I remembered it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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Loved this book as a pre-teen, and got the impulse to read it again. It was just as wonderful today as it was then, and I'll likely send it to my grand-niece soon so that she can enjoy it as well.
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Terri B
5.0 out of 5 stars Blast From the Past
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2016
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Do you ever have the desire to go back to your younger days & reread some of the first books that ignited your passion of reading? For me, it was Judy Blume: from "Are You There God? It's me, Margaret" to "Forever". Judy Blume writes her books w/ a clarity & insight that always spoke to me & answered some of my own questions. Whether it's a 10yr old girl post WWII or a 15yr old boy struggling w/ an inner demon & how to navigate the teen years, Blume's books spoke to me & I'm having fun reading them again for the 5th, 6th, 7th...12th time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved by me and my 10 year old
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2016
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I loved Judy Blume books as a child, and now I have a 10 year old daughter, I am reading them all over again. A great introduction to the world of the tween for her and for me. So far she has read the Fudge books, 'Are you there God, it's me Margaret', and now 'Starring Sally J Freedman As Herself' and as a result, we have been able to talk about religion, puberty, friendships, history and confidence just by chatting about the books. It does touch on some uncomfortable topics e.g. the holocaust, racial segregation in USA, but they are presented from a child's perspective, and so it was a gentle introduction to some serious subjects. These are wonderful, funny, heartfelt books. Recommended.
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Daisy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2020
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Very good quality for second hand, a few wears and tears on the spine and on the front, but that was expected, it’s still readable! Amazing, almost as good as new! Arrived early and is in amazing condition!
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Nuri Soler
5.0 out of 5 stars a must read!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2020
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I loved this book it is set right after world war two in america. It is about an imaginative girl who thinks Hitler is in Miami!
It is a must read!!!
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Sarena
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Go Wrong with Judy Blume
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2016
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I gave my daughter a Judy Blume book that i had kept from when i was younger. She loved it so i'm now adding to her collection - she will be delighted.
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